June 24, 2025 – Miami, FL – VGTel, Inc. (OTC: VGTL), a publicly traded company dedicated to advancing real-time space observation and STEM education, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Squared Compass, a national leader in government grant capture, advisory, and proposal development. This agreement marks a major milestone in VGTel’s Beyond Earth Initiative, positioning the company to aggressively pursue federal, state, corporate, and private STEM grants to fund its flagship project: delivering real-time astronomy into K–12 classrooms across the United States.
This engagement secures the services of Squared Compass’ renowned Fractional Capture Team, an elite group of grant strategists and proposal writers with a successful track record of winning contracts from local governments to federal agencies, including internationally. With an initial 20-hour retainer model and hourly rate supported by an equity-based convertible note, the partnership reflects mutual confidence in the long-term value this collaboration will unlock.
“Partnering with VGTel is a rare opportunity to fuse vision with execution,” said Josh Lawson, Managing Partner of Squared Compass. “We're excited to lead the STEM grant effort, targeting government and corporate sectors to fuel innovation in education. The idea of giving students access to live views from telescopes around the world isn’t just inspiring, it’s actionable, and it’s scalable.”
Accelerating the National Pilot Program for Real-Time Space Education
This partnership comes on the heels of VGTel’s Pilot Program launch, which began earlier this year with a public elementary school in Arizona. The program allows students to access real-time astronomical data, imagery, and live telescope feeds from observatories in Chile, Australia, and the U.S. Through direct integration with school science curricula, The Pilot Program brings hands-on STEM learning to life, from planetary motion and deep space imaging to Earth science and space weather.
With Squared Compass leading the grant and funding strategy, VGTel will now be able to expand this Pilot Program nationwide, targeting school districts and education departments seeking immersive, standards-aligned STEM programs that meet next-generation science standards (NGSS).
Empowering the Next Generation of Explorers
Beyond financial growth, this partnership is about impact. The real winners are the students, particularly those in underserved or underfunded school districts who will now have access to advanced scientific tools and live telescope systems previously reserved for research institutions and universities.
Benefits to students include
-- Hands-on learning with real astronomical data and live sky observations
-- Increased engagement in STEM subjects through visually stunning, interactive experiences
-- Exposure to career paths in space science, engineering, and data analysis
-- Equity in education by providing high-quality science content to all districts, regardless of location or funding
-- Inspiration to dream big, by witnessing the universe in real-time, students develop curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking
“This is a smart, high-impact move for our company and for our shareholders,” said Ken Williams, CEO of VGTel, Inc. “Squared Compass brings operational firepower, and this relationship enhances our ability to secure major funding without massive overhead. Every dollar won through these grants adds value to our shareholders and fuels the mission to democratize space observation, and that starts with empowering kids.”
Financial Benefits to VGTel, Inc. and Shareholders:
-- Opens immediate access to federal and state education and STEM infrastructure funding
-- Reduces internal costs for grant writing and government relations by utilizing a proven external partner
-- Accelerates funding and deployment of VGTel’s telescope streaming and data initiatives in classrooms nationwide
-- Expands the Pilot Program to create a replicable revenue model for national school adoption
-- Strengthens shareholder value through leveraged public-private partnerships and expanded revenue channels in education and space-tech markets
This collaboration is already active, with Squared Compass conducting opportunity assessments and preparing early-stage proposals. VGTel anticipates rapid submission to high-value STEM grant programs in Q3 2025 and ongoing momentum in the pursuit of multi-year funding.
To learn more about VGTel, visit https://vgtelinc.com
To explore Squared Compass, visit https://squaredcompass.com
About VGTel, Inc. (VGTL):
VGTel, Inc. is a publicly traded company focused on cutting-edge space science, atmospheric research, and immersive astronomy education. Through real-time data streaming from strategically located global telescopes, VGTel brings the universe to classrooms, researchers, and the public, combining science, technology, and wonder.
About Squared Compass:
Squared Compass is a national consultancy specializing in government capture strategy, proposal development, and grant writing services. With deep experience in Federal, State, and municipal contracting, their mission is to empower small and medium-sized businesses to grow and compete through government-funded opportunities.
Media Contact:
Ken Williams
CEO, VGTel, Inc.
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